Save Catho!!

[tootr]

Ok it isn't my speed to do the soapbox thing but in this case there a HIDEOUS development proposal, which has completly bypassed normal channels by the wonderful Frank Sartor.

Have a look at the attached links and weep!

I'm probably not the only R'surfer who thinks this area is special so help out and fire off some emails

http://www.catherinehillbay.org.au/save ... mpaign.htm

[chrisb]

I haven't been there for a while but last time I went it hadn't changed that much since the days of "Summer City".

Iv'e always liked the place but I wonder how much of the protest is "NIMBY" based ?

How do we balance the rights of the locals who want it remain unchanged v the outsiders who would like to live there but can't because there's no accommodation.

[wambie ripper]

^^^^^^^^^^

good pint i strongly agree that no local will hve to give up his view or peace and quiet for new development.
The only time "outsiders" should be allowed to move in is if a pre- existing house is already built.
People should move to more developing areas rather than ruin nice established communities.

and no-one wants a crowded line-up!

[Shaunm]

It's been happening for over 200 years now, and no knowing where it will (IF) it will stop. The farm lands near me over the gorge are being snapped up by developers and Arcadia is set to become the next Kellyville as the state govt is trying to rezone it. Medium/high density low cost housing ploy to get more ALP voters into a never before been ALP electorate I reckon.

[tootr]

some fair points guys but when the proposal in for close to 1000, yes, 1000 medium density dwellings and the two local councils have kiboshed on the basis of lack of proximity to essential infrastructure, and then frank sartor takes control, it smells more than a little, especially since the developer is a major $ donor to labour party

and there ain't no land shortage in the upper central coast either

[austeve]

There is no shortage of land but what about the fact that water is at all time lows & dam level for both dams on the coast are at around 14%.How the f*$k is another 1000 families going to help solve that problem

[Boozer]

good pint i strongly agree that no local will hve to give up his view or peace and quiet

That's not what they said that last time I was up there with our local footy team. The pub went off all weekend.

It's a travesty. I had hoped that this had been properly dealt with before. Until........

The government is supposed to have a platform of protecting the NSW coast from irresponsible development.

Catho should be heritage listed as a classic example of a NSW coastal village at it's best.

[locomotive]

It's very important.

[boogaloo]

How do we balance the rights of the locals who want it remain unchanged v the outsiders who would like to live there but can't because there's no accommodation.

... i strongly agree that no local will hve to give up his view or peace and quiet for new development ...

I like quiet, unspoiled places. Frank Sartor is a complete arsehole. The NSW Labor Party are developer-sucking scum.

BUT

Nobody has a 'right' to have their environment remain unchaged. A title to a piece of real estate does not entitle the owner to a view, or peace and quiet, or having no developments nearby that they don't like.

[bonusbeats]

our public institutions are corrupt.
this isn't about issues like the rights of individuals vs the community or appropriate development or anythng else other than.....show me the money!

[bc]

http://www.smh.com.au/news/opinion/a-li ... 93911.html

[tootr]

thanks for that link BC

highlights very nicely the grubby situation!!


PS written some emails folks? (see link at top of thread?

[warnevale warrior]

If you don't like what Mr Sartor is doing, remember to vote them out on March 24 - although who knows who would do a better job

[bonusbeats]

If you don't like what Mr Sartor is doing, remember to vote them out on March 24 - although who knows who would do a better job

they'll both do an appalling job. neither party has any interest in scaling back real estate development. as 'south park' pointed out - it's a choice between a douche bag and a turd sandwich.

[stinky_wes]

Giant Douche vs Turd Sandwich... Classic episode.

I have been surfing Catho and surrounds every few weeks for the last 3-4 years. It is one of the nicest places to have a quiet surf, usually by yourself, then spend the afternoon at the pub with all the bikies, or head over to the bowling club to play a few ends and eat some lunch.

The locals are generally quiet and keep amongst themselves, as if they are oblivious to the world going on around them. They enjoy living somewhere that is unique, and are not very happy about the current proposals, to say the least. They have been fighting developments in the area for a couple of decades now, but it seems that the corporate bigwigs have gotten it over them this time.

The development will destroy this town, and instead turn it into another crappy "Sydney-esque" coastal town.

See 'Magenta Shores' for an example of one of these abominations, which also happens to be plonked right in the middle of a small national park and is surrounded by a couple of very fragile and important ecosytems/environments

Send in letters to those responsible via the addresses provided in the link on Tootr's post (at the top of the page). Let them know that this type of development isn't appropriate for this region.


It will be a very sad day if this proceeds....

[Spoon]

It should be heritage listed and left alone in a perfect world. It is a lovely spot which we have gone on and off for over 25 years. I am amazed that it has remained as it is for so long being so close to Sydney. I am also concerned that they will do to it what they have done to Lennox and Kiama/Bombo which turns into Kellyville on the coast. I will certainly sending in an email voicing my dissapproval.

[Beanpole]

I've driven through twice recently after not going through it for probably 20 years and the only change that I was annoyed at was they've stopped road access to the back beach.

Personally, the place has always given me the kreeps and I reckon the beach is bloody ordinary except for the novelty value of the pier and seeing blocks of coal on the beach plus points south. The bikers can have the pub to themselves.

Real deliverance country.

[tootr]

I've driven through twice recently after not going through it for probably 20 years and the only change that I was annoyed at was they've stopped road access to the back beach.

Personally, the place has always given me the kreeps and I reckon the beach is bloody ordinary except for the novelty value of the pier and seeing blocks of coal on the beach plus points south. The bikers can have the pub to themselves.

Real deliverance country.

that is your opinion beany and you are certainly entitled to it, but more importantly there is a principle here and that is simply to take some action before developers turn the rest of our coastline into a brick veneered high density toilet

enough coastline is stuffed !